Automotive Shop Management Software That Runs Your Whole Shop
One platform connects work orders, customer records, parts tracking, and invoicing. Stop juggling paper, spreadsheets, and disconnected tools. Mechanics is built specifically for 1-10 bay independent repair shops.
SHOP MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
What Shop Management Software Should Actually Do
Good shop management software doesn't replace your team — it makes your team faster. It centralizes every piece of information your shop creates, so nothing falls through cracks and everyone knows what's happening. No more searching for customer files. No more guessing which tech is working on which car. No more invoices that don't match the work done. The best shops run on systems, not chaos.
THE MECHANICS WORKFLOW
How Mechanics Connects Every Part of Your Shop
Intake
Customer arrives with vehicle. Find their record — phone number, email, all vehicles, complete service history, notes from last visit. Create a new work order in 30 seconds.
Stored per customer:
- Name, phone, email, preferred contact
- All vehicles (VIN, year, make, model, color)
- Complete service history per vehicle
- Mechanic notes from previous visits
Work order includes:
- Parts list with cost vs invoice price
- Billable and non-billable labor hours
- Tech assignment and status tracking
- Bay assignment and notes
Work Order
Create estimate, get customer approval, convert to work order. Assign to tech. Track status in real time as work progresses.
Execution
Techs update work order as they go. Parts consumed are tracked against inventory. Hours logged automatically. Notes and images attached to job.
Tracked in real time:
- Actual labor hours vs estimate
- Parts used and costs
- Job status and tech notes
- Before/after photos attached
Invoice automatically includes:
- All labor, parts, and supplies used
- Job description and warranty info
- Customer's digital history
- Payment link and reminder
Invoice & History
Work order becomes a complete invoice. Customer gets digital copy with full details. Job is permanently logged to vehicle history.
YOUR SHOP SIMPLIFIED
Mechanics Connects Every Tool You Need
Customer Management
Store unlimited customers with complete vehicle history, service records, contact preferences, and notes. Look up any customer in 10 seconds.
Work Order to Invoice
Create estimate, customer approves, convert to work order, tech executes, auto-generate invoice. Zero re-entry.
Parts Tracking
Log parts used on each job. Track cost vs invoice price. Identify your most profitable repairs and see margin.
Job Profitability
See labor cost, parts cost, and what you made on every job. Find your most and least profitable repairs.
Tech Assignment
Assign work orders to specific techs. Track who worked on what. See labor hours per tech and per job.
Service Reminders
Send automated SMS and email reminders 6 months after service. Bring customers back regularly.
PERFECT FOR
Built for Independent Repair Shops
Mechanics is designed for the 1-10 bay independent auto repair shop. Not for mega chains. Not for dealer service departments. For the real shops that know their customers by name and survive on consistency and trust.
Whether you're running a 2-bay family shop or a busy 10-bay ASE-certified facility, Mechanics scales with you. Start free with one user. Add techs and office staff as you grow.
You're a fit if:
- You run 1-10 bays
- You use paper work orders or spreadsheets now
- You want to stop losing customer history
- You want better visibility into profitability
- You value simplicity over 1,000 features
- You want your techs to work faster
PRICING
Start Free, Scale as You Grow
Free
Forever free for 1 user
$0
Per month
- Unlimited work orders
- Unlimited customers
- 1 user account
- Basic reporting
Pro
Most popular for shops 3-10 bays
$49
Per month per user
- Everything in Free
- Up to 5 user accounts
- Job profitability reports
- Parts tracking and costing
- Service reminders
Enterprise
For shops with 10+ bays
$149
Per month per user
- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited users
- Advanced reporting
- Custom API access
- Priority support
All plans include a free 30-day trial. No credit card required.
PAPER vs DIGITAL
Why Digital Shop Management Wins
| Capability | Paper | Mechanics |
|---|---|---|
| Find customer history instantly | No | |
| Know customer vehicle record without asking | No | |
| Track parts cost vs price per job | No | |
| See labor hours vs estimate in real time | No | |
| Assign work to specific tech instantly | No | |
| See which techs are available now | No | |
| Invoice auto-generates from work order | No | |
| Customer sees work progress online | No | |
| Searchable across all past jobs | No | |
| Track job profitability | No | |
| Send automated service reminders | No |
MECHANICS vs ENTERPRISE
Built for Shops, Not Corporations
Enterprise Software
- Requires 2-week implementation
- $500-1000+ per month per user
- 500+ features you'll never use
- Requires dedicated IT support
- Built for multi-location chains
- Learning curve: weeks to months
Mechanics
- 30-second signup, start today
- $0-149 per month
- Only the features shops need
- No IT required, totally self-service
- Built for independent shops
- Your team learns it in hours
Ready to Connect Your Whole Shop?
Stop juggling work orders, spreadsheets, and customer files. Mechanics is the shop management software built by people who understand auto repair. From intake to invoice, everything works together.
Start FreeFree for 30 days. All features included. No credit card required.